I don't love the spelling of Locklin--it looks like "locked in" to me. I knew a little girl named Lachlan and thought it fit her well. If you love it, then use it! My suggestion on this name would be to spell it traditionally to avoid the complications of a differently-spelled name.

I also LOVE Elowen for you. I don't think it's too close to Rowan to use, especially if she will be called Ellie. What about Elliott?

Locklyn was on my list. As far as I am concerned, boys names can be girls, and girls names can be boys. Like Locklin.

June 12th, 2013, 11:54 AM

chelsi_robin

I love Lochlan/Lachlan for a boy, but my husband thinks it sounds too feminine. I can see why it would seem that way, if you're saying the ending "in" instead of "un". I'm not a fan of changing the traditional spelling, however I do love unisex and even boys names for girls. Spencer is one of my favorites=). I say if you want to use it, use it.

June 12th, 2013, 12:13 PM

nat108

I love Lachlan, boy or girl (if means 'land of lochs', it doesn't have a gender). I really dislike changing the spelling of names when used on girls. Locklin looks so harsh.

Rowen, Colton, and Lachlan make a sophisticated, naturey set. You lose the naturalness of the name when you change it to Locklin.

Personally, I'd be done there and spend my time debating those two names. :)

Lindon isn't bad, not really a name I love but love of names is totally subjective so if you love it go for it. I have a harder time getting on board with the other names, I have to admit. I love Auberon, but for a boy. Evolen looks somehow... heavy with the 'o' in there. It's so light and lyrical and floaty, but the 'o' makes it lose the magic imo. Ashlon isn't bad, I just prefer Elowen and Avalon. I don't like Cameron or Ellison on a boy or a girl, and Adalon feels like a lesser version of Avalon.